Drawing on recent insights from Embedded Embodied perspectives on cognition, it is argued that (1) perceptual and interactive richness may provide opportunities for alleviating cognitive load ...

Cognitive Systems also examines further aspects of the situated program in cognitive science, including the embedded and embodied approaches to cognition. Rupert asks to what extent the plausible ...

Mental overload requires new cognitive skills, like emotional regulation and resilience, to thrive. The amygdala hijack under stress can lead to anxiety, impulsivity, and emotional fatigue.

Cognitive costs: Task switching and working memory load. Task switching imposes significant cognitive demands, particularly due to the load it places on working memory.

The Department of Neurobiology leads an outstanding training program in the Neurobiology of Cognition and Cognitive Disorders (C&CD), supported by an NIH training grant (NINDS T32NS061788). The ...